It Statewide Associate Engineer ; Dco​/Ots

About This Job

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. The position is located in the Data Center Operations Section (Req. 222313). The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. It works to increase the return on the State’s investment in technology by promoting smart decision‑making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff.

The Division of Administration is the State Government’s management arm and hub of its financial operations, performing a wide variety of activities including the following:

• Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

• Two years of experience in information technology; OR
• Six years of full‑time work experience in any field; OR
• An associate’s degree in information technology; OR
• A bachelor’s degree.

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward the six years of full‑time work experience in any area. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours, which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any area.

A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

• Assist in maintaining AIX and Linux systems supporting critical statewide applications, including LaGov ERP’s SAP platform and legacy Oracle database environments.
• Support Linux environments on IBM Z (mainframe) systems, utilizing technologies such as Pacemaker clustering, KVM virtualization, and enterprise infrastructure platforms.
• Provide support for legacy SUSE Linux systems and virtual server environments supporting statewide agency operations.
• Develop and maintain shell scripting automation processes (Bash/Korn shell) to streamline system administration and operational tasks.
• Research and evaluate open‑source software solutions to improve system performance, reliability, and ongoing platform support.
• Assist with enterprise Unix/Linux administration tasks and provide technical support for statewide IT operations as needed.
• Collaborate with application development and technical teams to support legacy Unix/Linux applications critical to state business functions.
• Work onsite in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, providing direct operational support during scheduled 40‑hour workweeks.

Appointment Type:
This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

Career Progression:
This position may be filled as an IT Statewide Associate Engineer 1, 2, 3, or 4, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

As a State Employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program.

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at /

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave. More information can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Mardi Gras
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems. The retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. Options include:

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ()
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ()
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ()

Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
Email:
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